I get this question a lot: “Why would I use a travel planner when I can just book it myself online?”

Here’s the thing — yes, anyone can click “book now.” But what you don’t see online are the dozens of little details that can make or break your trip. Things like:

• Which cabins on a cruise ship have the best views (and which ones sit under the nightclub).
• The difference between a “quick walk” and a serious hike to that glacier viewpoint.
• When flights and transfers line up smoothly vs. when you’ll end up sprinting through an airport.

I’ve been traveling, cruising, and exploring for years — and I’ve made the mistakes so you don’t have to. A good travel planner doesn’t just book your trip, they make sure the experience fits you.

And here’s the bonus: you don’t pay extra for my help. Cruise lines and resorts build in the cost whether you use a planner or not. So you might as well have someone in your corner — someone who knows the ins and outs, keeps up with the deals, and has your back if plans change or something unexpected comes up.

At the end of the day, it comes down to this: You could DIY. Or you could have someone who’s been there, who’s in your corner from the moment you start planning until you’re back home with the memories.